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Antero Family History

Antero Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cantero, Anker, Alter, Ganter, Panter, Montero, Gantert, Ander

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Where is the Antero family from?

You can see how Antero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antero family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Antero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Antero families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antero's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Antero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Antero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antero. 60% of Antero men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Antero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antero census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Antero. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Antero. For the veterans among your Antero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antero lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Antero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Antero in 1992 was 68, and 53 in 1995.

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